Royston Parish Church
Where all are welcome and God's love is shared
Sunday 9th / 16th August 2026 – 10th / 11th Sunday after Trinity
If you would like regular copies of the Notice Sheet emailed to you, please email the Parish Office at
Services & Events
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9th August | 09:00–09:45 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective. |
| Sunday 9th August | 10:30–11:40 | Communion Service with music/choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments. |
| Tuesday 11th August | 09:00–09:30 | Morning Prayer (incorporating prayer requests that have been left in church). |
| Wednesday 12th August | 11:00–11:25 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective, followed by refreshments. |
| Wednesday 12th August | 12:30–17:00 | Holiday Club Set Up in Church. |
| Thursday 13th August | 08:30–12:45 | Holiday Club. |
| Thursday 13th August | 13:00–15:00 | Church Cleaner. |
| Thursday 13th August | 19:00–21:00 | Bell Ringers Practice. |
| Saturday 15th August | 10:00–11:30 | Church Café (Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate only £2 – Free Biscuits). |
| Sunday 16th August | 09:00–09:45 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective. |
| Sunday 16th August | 10:30–11:40 | Communion Service with music/choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments. |
| Tuesday 18th August | 09:00–09:30 | Morning Prayer (incorporating prayer requests that have been left in church). |
| Wednesday 19th August | 11:00–11:25 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective, followed by refreshments. |
| Wednesday 19th August | 13:00–15:30 | Knit and Natter (where all are welcome to meet and chat). |
| Thursday 20th August | 13:00–15:00 | Church Cleaner. |
| Thursday 20th August | 19:00–21:00 | Bell Ringers Practice. |
| Saturday 22nd August | 10:00–11:30 | Church Café (Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate only £2 – Free Biscuits). |
| Sunday 23rd August | 09:00–09:45 | Communion Service in traditional language (BCP) that is quiet and reflective. |
| Sunday 23rd August | 10:30–11:40 | Communion Service with music/choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments. |
Prayer Diary
We pray for all Christians worldwide
- For all Christians in Cameroon, Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea.
- For all who worship at Melbourn Baptist Church: Rob & Jenny Hughes.
- For the work of our mission partners: Orchid Project – Anne-Marie Wilson.
Pray for the community of Royston
- Our local health centres.
- All our local uniformed organisations: Scouts, Guides, etc.
- All our young people waiting for exam results.
We pray for our world and ECO projects
A reminder to help your local wildlife during hot weather – top up your bird bath, feed hedgehogs and birds.
We pray for the sick and suffering
| 2nd August | 9th August | 16th August | 23rd / 30th August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Thompson | Pat Tidey | Val Brown | Peter Coates |
| Jackson Herbert | Mike Brown | Angie & Ken Rushall | |
| Marion | Paula Walker | Peter Foster | |
| Peggy Dawes | Max Elliott | Keith & Elaine Edwards |
We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ
| Deceased | Bereaved |
|---|---|
| Mike Askew | Jane, Ben, Thomas, Frances, family and friends |
We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time
Ken Law, Gwen Read, Iris Newling, Sylvia Moss, Monica Gray
Notices
Save the Dates
Saturday 12th September – Heritage Open Day (10:00am–4:00pm)
Free entry. Discover the history of where we live with the Royston Tapestry on full display, organ and bell demonstrations, church tours and refreshments. Donations welcome.
Friday 25th September – Arts Festival Organ Recital (7:30pm–9:00pm)
Steven Sivyer will be playing the organ. Tickets: £10 adults, £3 under 18s. Doors open at 7:00pm and refreshments will be served.
https://bit.ly/ArtsFestivalOrgan
Saturday 26th September – Arts Festival Book Fayre (10:00am–4:00pm)
Help Wanted
We are looking for donations of cakes and volunteers to help serve refreshments at both the Heritage Open Day and the Arts Festival Book Fayre. Please sign up on the sheets at the back of church if you can help.
Mike Askew RIP
Mike Askew's funeral will take place on Friday 21st August at Christchurch, Alsager. There will be a private family cremation at 10:00am followed by a service celebrating his life at 12 noon, to which all are invited, followed by refreshments.
Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust Sponsored Bike 'n Hike
Saturday 12th September 2026
Last year Royston raised over £2,000, earning a Gold Certificate. Sponsorship packs are now available. Visit www.bedshertshct.org.uk or contact Mike Maze on 245606 or
Children's Church
During the school holidays there will be no Children's Church. Activity sheets will be available on the red tables by the Toy Area. Please supervise your children.
Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
Our mission partner Tearfund is responding by providing emergency food, shelter, medical care and trauma support. The church is making a donation from the missions budget. Individual donations can be made via the Tearfund website.
Church Mugs
We have a new batch of church mugs available for £10 each. Sales go towards church funds. Available after services and at Saturday Coffee.
Holiday Club 2026
Holiday Club would appreciate donations of cardboard boxes. Please leave them in the crèche area or speak to Yvonne. Large boxes can be collected if required.